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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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sect

Sociology; General sociology

A relatively small religious group that has broken away from some other religious organization to renew what it views as the original vision of the faith.

scientific method

Sociology; General sociology

A systematic method of investigation used in research.

secondary analysis

Sociology; General sociology

A variety of research techniques that make use of publicly accessible information and data.

self-fulfilling prophecy

Sociology; General sociology

A concept identified by Robert Merton that suggests that behavior can result simply because it was predicted by others.

self

Sociology; General sociology

According to George Herbert Mead, the sum total of people's conscious perceptions of their own identity as distinct from others.

segregation

Sociology; General sociology

The act of physically separating two groups; often imposed on a minority group by a dominant group.

science

Sociology; General sociology

The body of knowledge obtained by methods based upon systematic observation.

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